The band, who are performing under the name Dexys, will play 10 dates on the run. These begin at Cambridge Corn Exchange on September 11 and run until September 25, when the band headline Oxford New Theatre.

Dexys will release their long awaited new album ‘One Day I’m Going To Soar’ on June 4.

The record is the band’s first since 1985’s ‘Don’t Stand Me Down’ and features the band’s members Kevin Rowland, Mick Talbot, Pete Williams and Jim Paterson as well as new recruits Neil Hubbard, Tim Cansfield, Madeleine Hyland, Lucy Morgan and Ben Trigg.

Dexys are also booked to perform at this summer’s Latitude and Lounge On The Farm festivals.